OT - Music Genre

[Dove]

I too love the reggae, one of the genres that sometimes while listening I think "I don't understand how anyone couldn't love listening to this song", so I will be perusing the Green's catalog while I work today. It sounds like you're far more well-versed in the reggae genre, so you're probably well aware, but if you haven't heard of Gentleman, a German reggae artist, you should check him out. Some of my faves are "Rumors" and "Superior"

Uhhh, never heard of German reggae but will check him out tonight. You will love The Green. Also, a Yarder turned me on to Nasio Fontaine a few years ago when I mentioned how sale my reggae collection was getting. Bought all three of his CDs that I could find back then. No regrets.

EDIT: I Googled him. With eyes closed I swear I am listening to Maxi Priest.

 

[junglehusky]

That is smooth man, flows well with the stuff I like listening to. I'll have to listen some more and add some songs to my list. Good lookin out.

Also like Trumbone shorty type of stuff. Open to suggestions for anything like that that anyone might have to suggest.

Hot 8 Brass Band... I got their first album which has an amaaaaaazing cover of Sexual healing. Thanks for the reminder, I haven't kept up with them and they actually have newer albums that I haven't checked out yet on Spotify. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, rebirth Brass Band are a couple others. If you like New Orleans music and you haven't checked out the Meters, that's some classic stuff. In another direction, Soil + "Pimp" Sessions is a crazy jazz-dance band out of Japan, very high energy... their first album is really good. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings are more retro soul in the vein of Amy Winehouse or Mayer Hawthorne except Sharon Jones is actually from that era, not a youngster. That's off the top of my head...

 

[8893]

Also like Trombone shorty type of stuff. Open to suggestions for anything like that that anyone might have to suggest.

Hot 8 Brass Band... I got their first album which has an amaaaaaazing cover of Sexual healing. Thanks for the reminder, I haven't kept up with them and they actually have newer albums that I haven't checked out yet on Spotify. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, rebirth Brass Band are a couple others. If you like New Orleans music and you haven't checked out the Meters, that's some classic stuff. In another direction, Soil + "Pimp" Sessions is a crazy jazz-dance band out of Japan, very high energy... their first album is really good. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings are more retro soul in the vein of Amy Winehouse or Mayer Hawthorne except Sharon Jones is actually from that era, not a youngster. That's off the top of my head...

"Trombone Shorty type of stuff" is a tough one, because there really isn't anyone who is doing exactly what he's doing for his signature sound now, which is essentially New Orleans brass with power chord heavy rock. I have been seeing him live regularly and following him for the past 20 years, since he was featured as a child prodigy in his brother James's band. His live shows now cover everything from funk to soul to trad jazz to brass to heavy power rock, and everything in between (btw he just blew the doors off College Street Music Hall in New Haven a couple months ago; I brought the whole family, ages 9 through 49, all of whom have seen and met him several times over the years--he is a great guy).

Guys like Big Sam (with Big Sam's Funky Nation) put on an engaging live show, but his recorded music doesn't touch Shorty, who simply is much more talented and has a much better band, producers, budget and guest musicians.

The straight ahead New Orleans brass that Junglehusky recommends is certainly part of the sound, and Rebirth and Hot 8 are two of the best, but they don't incorporate the rock sound, if that's what you're looking for. Dirty Dozen Brass Band probably has the most of that as among the brass bands; check their excellent album Medicated Magic where they first started incorporating a lot of other instrumentation.

I would also recommend Bonerama and Galactic (I love their earliest albums, which are more stripped down, but their most recent album, Into the Deep, is probably closer to what you're looking for).

I don't do Pandora, but when I was at Mad Taco in Waitsfield last summer they were playing some excellent current and classic New Orleans music (all of which I owned already), and the waitress told me that it was the Trombone Shorty station on Pandora, so you might try that. Two great streaming options are wwoz.org and neworleansradio.com. There are so many directions to go if you want to trace Shorty's roots that it's probably better to listen to something like that and see what grabs you.

If you are looking for the soul and funk angle outside of New Orleans, I'd suggest Raphael Saadiq, Breakestra and Ozomatli. All great and all very different.

And for something totally different, and another great live performer, check out St. Paul and the Broken Bones.

 

[huskyhaven]

Because I'm a middle-aged, suburban white guy and I'm sure I look plenty silly busting out the Biggie, for example.

The music speaks of a life I know nothing about and often uses extremely inappropriate and offense language that I don't condone or use generally myself. So I feel a bit guilty when I'm jamming it and singing it at the top of my lungs. And I'm sure it ain't pretty.

I'm aware that some seminal artists like the Beastie Boys (whom I love) defy the stereotype, but they are the exception.

And I should clarify that what I'm talking about would be considered "old school" rap/hip-hop. I started with Blowfly on vinyl back in the day, then Sugar Hill gang. Growing up in Stratford near the Bridgeport line, I was among the minority on my Pop Warner and Little League teams as a Caucasian, and our teams would routinely sing every word on the bus, with some memorable choreography, so the seed was planted early for me to like a lot of what would follow, up through about Public Enemy, N.W.A., Run DMC, Biggie, Snoop, Beastie Boys, Dre, Wu Tang and Jurassic 5, which is probably about as recent as I get with the genre. I don't know or listen to any of the more recent hip hop or rap artists. The Backspin channel on Sirius captures most of what I'm talking about (it's a preset for me).

But the question of genre always blurs for me. Some say that Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues" was one of the first rap songs; others trace it back to Gil Scott Heron--and I love them both.

Americana really does seem to capture the "roots" that cross a lot of the music I love, which can probably all be traced to the Blues. As Wynton Marsalis put it when I saw him speak at Yale, the Blues is to good music as olive oil is to good food.

And to come full circle with that, I present perhaps the best cover ever, by a great band from Austin, the Gourds. I've seen them a couple times at Rhythm & Roots, including on the day that Dr. Dre's son died, when they played this song and were remarkably respectful and irreverent at the same time, as they segued into "Amazing Grace" at the end when it mentions him, and then back into the song again:

Someone knows of Blowfly.

 

[huskyhaven]

I love anything that's played on Little Steven's Underground Garage. My favorite show is MDB'S.

 

[8893]

Someone know of Blowfly.

When I wrote that the other day I tried to think of how old I was when we were listening to "Rapp Dirty/Blowfly's Rapp" on the record player in my friend's room. Pretty sure it was 7th grade. I have no idea how we even got that record, much less how we managed to play it enough to learn every word so well that I can still recite it verbatim.

I'm somewhat embarrassed to admit that, after not hearing the song for decades, I actually downloaded it a few years ago so I could have it on my iPod.

 

[D-NICE]

I am a huge fan of old school hip- hop. My favorite mc's are KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, and Biggie. My favorite groups are Run-DMC, Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang Clan, EPMD, Gang Starr, and Public Enemy. Also, big fan of Matisyahu.

 

[Dove]

I am a huge fan of old school hip- hop. My favorite mc's are KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, and Biggie. My favorite groups are Run-DMC, Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang Clan, EPMD, Gang Starr, and Public Enemy. Also, big fan of Matisyahu.

With a name like D-Nice how do you not give a prop to:

 

[superjohn]

Apathy shouting out the whole state and UConn.

 

[junglehusky]

Apathy shouting out the whole state and UConn.

That's definitely joining "CT Shhh" on the tailgate playlist.

 

[UconnFanNVa]

"Trombone Shorty type of stuff" is a tough one, because there really isn't anyone who is doing exactly what he's doing for his signature sound now, which is essentially New Orleans brass with power chord heavy rock. I have been seeing him live regularly and following him for the past 20 years, since he was featured as a child prodigy in his brother James's band. His live shows now cover everything from funk to soul to trad jazz to brass to heavy power rock, and everything in between (btw he just blew the doors off College Street Music Hall in New Haven a couple months ago; I brought the whole family, ages 9 through 49, all of whom have seen and met him several times over the years--he is a great guy).

Guys like Big Sam (with Big Sam's Funky Nation) put on an engaging live show, but his recorded music doesn't touch Shorty, who simply is much more talented and has a much better band, producers, budget and guest musicians.

The straight ahead New Orleans brass that Junglehusky recommends is certainly part of the sound, and Rebirth and Hot 8 are two of the best, but they don't incorporate the rock sound, if that's what you're looking for. Dirty Dozen Brass Band probably has the most of that as among the brass bands; check their excellent album Medicated Magic where they first started incorporating a lot of other instrumentation.

I would also recommend Bonerama and Galactic (I love their earliest albums, which are more stripped down, but their most recent album, Into the Deep, is probably closer to what you're looking for).

I don't do Pandora, but when I was at Mad Taco in Waitsfield last summer they were playing some excellent current and classic New Orleans music (all of which I owned already), and the waitress told me that it was the Trombone Shorty station on Pandora, so you might try that. Two great streaming options are wwoz.org and neworleansradio.com. There are so many directions to go if you want to trace Shorty's roots that it's probably better to listen to something like that and see what grabs you.

If you are looking for the soul and funk angle outside of New Orleans, I'd suggest Raphael Saadiq, Breakestra and Ozomatli. All great and all very different.

And for something totally different, and another great live performer, check out St. Paul and the Broken Bones.

Great stuff man. I want to branch out and start listening to some different artists, but i'm kind of OCD with my music. I listen to songs I like so intensely and so repeatedly for so long a stretch of time. Its a strange thing, but it because overwhelming listening to something new! Sucks because i know i'm missing so many other great artists and songs. Even some of my fav artists it takes me an eternity to get through their collection because 1 song could literally be stuck with me for months. You and Jungle just provided years worth of listening for me ha ha ha. Much appreciated

 

[alexd]

Cool thread. Very cool.

At the very start, I listed a huge list of Americana & Roots artists that I admire....just for the record, my "hall of fame" all time faves also include: Steely Dan, Skynyrd, Led Zep, Stones, Eagles, Pretenders, The Clash, Van the Man, Santana, The Police, U2, Aerosmith...

 

[Dove]

Cool thread. Very cool.

At the very start, I listed a huge list of Americana & Roots artists that I admire....just for the record, my "hall of fame" all time faves also include: Steely Dan, Skynyrd, Led Zep, Stones, Eagles, Pretenders, The Clash, Van the Man, Santana, The Police, U2, Aerosmith...

No Blasters?

 

[Kembacity]

Uhhh, never heard of German reggae but will check him out tonight. You will love The Green. Also, a Yarder turned me on to Nasio Fontaine a few years ago when I mentioned how sale my reggae collection was getting. Bought all three of his CDs that I could find back then. No regrets.

EDIT: I Googled him. With eyes closed I swear I am listening to Maxi Priest.

Ha! This is hilarious because after suggesting him, I checked out to see what he had done recently, didn't know about this unplugged, but put it on last night and was blown away. Such a great show, outstanding soloists on the instruments

 

[alexd]

No Blasters?

AND the Blasters. The list could go on for a while.

Funny....was just cranking them in the car last night. ;-)

 

[uconndennis]

The diversity in this thread is awesome. As with a bunch of you, Im all over the place.

Pearl Jam is my go-to #1 without question. As a high schooler in the early 90's, it blew me away and just stuck ever since.

older hip hop like Beastie Boys and A Tribe Called Quest
Elvis.... check out channel 19 on siruis xm...good stuff

always thought Radiohead was overrated. kinda like Chipotle ( am i the only one who thinks their burritos are mediocre)

a good show is acoustic Aaron Lewis from Staind....check him out at Mohegan when he comes. Huge voice, cool covers

 

[Waquoit]

The diversity in this thread is awesome. As with a bunch of you, Im all over the place.

I'm going to a couple of shows next week. Jesus and Mary Chain on Wed, Lee Ritenour on Thurs. That's two ends of the spectum for you.

 

[Kembacity]

The diversity in this thread is awesome. As with a bunch of you, Im all over the place.

Pearl Jam is my go-to #1 without question. As a high schooler in the early 90's, it blew me away and just stuck ever since.

older hip hop like Beastie Boys and A Tribe Called Quest
Elvis.... check out channel 19 on siruis xm...good stuff

always thought Radiohead was overrated. kinda like Chipotle ( am i the only one who thinks their burritos are mediocre)

a good show is acoustic Aaron Lewis from Staind....check him out at Mohegan when he comes. Huge voice, cool covers

Agreed on Chipotle, I'm more of a Q'doba guy myself

 

[huskyhaven]

When I wrote that the other day I tried to think of how old I was when we were listening to "Rapp Dirty/Blowfly's Rapp" on the record player in my friend's room. Pretty sure it was 7th grade. I have no idea how we even got that record, much less how we managed to play it enough to learn every word so well that I can still recite it verbatim.

I'm somewhat embarrassed to admit that, after not hearing the song for decades, I actually downloaded it a few years ago so I could have it on my iPod.

Was that in the 70's you listened? I believe he was from the Newark NJ area. My brother would be singing his parodies.

 

[8893]

Was that in the 70's you listened? I believe he was from the Newark NJ area. My brother would be singing his parodies.

Yes. Probably around '78 best I can place it.

 

[OviedoFLHusky]

I love anything that's played on Little Steven's Underground Garage. My favorite show is MDB'S.

Right there with you. Garage Rock all the way. The simplest, messiest, and most pure - and the inspiration for probably the majority of other bands listed in this thread. True Rock 'n' Roll, boys and girls.

Favorite show? Wow, I've got a lot of those. Lou Reed at the Shaboo in Willimantic; a fight broke out right in front of the stage, and poor Lou looked like he didn't know what the heck to do. Patti Smith at the Hard Rock in West Hartford. Stones in Philadelphia, 1978 and Foxboro, 1994. Springsteen in New Haven and Hartford, "The River" and "Born in the USA" tours. The Cramps at the Marquee, London, 1979. Leaving a LOT off of this list . . .

Great thread. Love it. Thanks.

 

[BoatShow]

What type of music does everyone listen to? Like most people, I like a wide variety. But I love the "modern" alternative rock that has come out in the last 5-6 years. Here's an Arcade Fire song I really like.



I'm frequently looking for music that I can listen to at work. Mellow stuff with a good beat. Something that's not too distracting. Any suggestions?

Bands that I really like (not necessarily great for work listening):
- The Nationals
- Arcade Fire
- Fleet Foxes
- The Killers
- etc..

Most of the alternative music I listen to is about 3-5 years old. I'm always looking for newer stuff.

Check out The Antlers
Japandroids
Okkervil River

 

[8893]

Great stuff man. I want to branch out and start listening to some different artists, but i'm kind of OCD with my music. I listen to songs I like so intensely and so repeatedly for so long a stretch of time. Its a strange thing, but it because overwhelming listening to something new! Sucks because i know i'm missing so many other great artists and songs. Even some of my fav artists it takes me an eternity to get through their collection because 1 song could literally be stuck with me for months. You and Jungle just provided years worth of listening for me ha ha ha. Much appreciated

@UconnFanNVa, I forgot about Terence Blanchard's recent release (with the "E-Collective"), Breathless; I think this probably comes closest to what Trombone Shorty is doing now. Blanchard (like Shorty) is a world class trumpeter and this band gets jazzier and more electronic in spots than Shorty, but I think their excellent cover of the classic "Compared to What" from the album sounds a lot like Shorty's stuff (warning, you may be stuck on this song for a while now):
:

 

[Sibeerian]

What type of music does everyone listen to? Like most people, I like a wide variety. But I love the "modern" alternative rock that has come out in the last 5-6 years. Here's an Arcade Fire song I really like.



I'm frequently looking for music that I can listen to at work. Mellow stuff with a good beat. Something that's not too distracting. Any suggestions?

Bands that I really like (not necessarily great for work listening):
- The Nationals
- Arcade Fire
- Fleet Foxes
- The Killers
- etc..

Most of the alternative music I listen to is about 3-5 years old. I'm always looking for newer stuff.

For your work listening, give J Mascis and the new Lord Huron a try.

In general... have you heard any New Pornographers and A.C. Newman?

 

[Huskybass]

Classic Rock to the core. Led Zep, Van Halen, Grateful Dead, Steely Dan, Red Hot Chili Peppers. But I also like Jazz, Blues, and Opera.